Øksfjordjøkelen

Øksfjordjøkelen is a glacier that spans across Loppa and Kvænangen municipalities, reaching an elevation of about 1,191 meters at its highest point. Its lower edge sits at roughly 330 meters above sea level, creating a substantial frozen landscape in this northern region.

The glacier has been the subject of scientific study, revealing changes in its dimensions across time. Its elevation has declined from a previous peak of 1,204 meters, reflecting the effects of long-term climate patterns.

The glacier territory connects to the Sami people, who named it Ákšovuonjiehkki in their language and maintained connections with the surrounding landscape.

The glacier can be accessed from both neighboring municipalities, with the European highway E6 serving as the main access route. Access conditions vary with the season and weather in this arctic setting.

It ranks as the ninth largest glacier on mainland Norway and sits near Svartfjellet, one of the highest peaks in Finnmark county. This positioning places it within a particularly mountainous section of northern Norway.

Location: Loppa Municipality

Location: Kvænangen Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 1,191 m

GPS coordinates: 70.16667,22.05000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40